Economic Evaluation of Robotic-assisted Radical Prostatectomy: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background and objective

Robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) is a surgical option for localized prostate cancer. Cost-effectiveness analysis (CEA) findings are inconsistent when comparing it with open (ORP) and laparoscopic (LRP) radical prostatectomy approaches. We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis to pool the incremental net benefit (INB) of these approaches.

Methods

Relevant CEA studies of RARP were identified by searching the PubMed, Embase, Scopus, International Health Technology Assessment database, Tufts CEA Registry, and Centre for Reviews and Dissemination databases from January 2005 to October 2023. To be included, studies must compare costs, and quality-adjusted life years (QALYs) of RARP versus ORP or LRP, and report the incremental cost p

SUBMITTER: Bejrananda T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11849673 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature